Katie R
Katie, a native Alabamian, came to Birmingham in 2012 to pursue a master's from UAB in Mental Health Counseling. She works as a Licensed Professional Counselor in her practice, Present Wellness Counseling, LLC, as well as in a residential treatment center for substance abuse. She and her husband were married in 2007 and have a son, Harpin, who's been keeping them busy since 2016. She is learning daily how to bridge her child development background with real-life motherhood moments, and she is excited to share these experiences with her BMB readers. Katie loves any time spent outside, loves opening her home to share meals with friends, and loves her faith community. She practices yoga and Reiki, and leads meditation groups for developing self-compassion. You can find out more about her practice and her upcoming community trainings at her website, PresentWellnessCounseling.com.
When Love Hurts {Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month}
I don't miss teenage dating.
There are many ways I look back upon high school memories with great enjoyment. Those years were filled with fun, energy, and blind optimism about my future. I don't know...
When Labor (or Life) Doesn’t Go as Expected
Like a good scout . . .
I was prepared. In the weeks leading up to my due date I did all I could to be equipped for bringing my son into the world au...
If, Like Me, You Weren’t Perfect in 2018 . . .
Coffeehouse Clarity
A recent trip to a coffee shop offered me a reminder I want to carry into the New Year. Sharing with others, I realize, seems like the best way to help me internalize...
Christmas Tree Day :: A Tradition of Celebrating Our Stories
There are some traditions that, once they take their place in our lives, feel as though they are woven into the essence of who we are as human beings. Growing up, I always loved...
A Story of Diaper Failure and Realizing I’m Not Alone
A Story of Diaper Failure
How do I tell you in an eloquent way that this blog begins with being inspired by none other than… poop? A word I rarely used until I had a...
Birmingham Moms Blog :: Introducing Katie
Birmingham
A native Alabamian, I grew up in the small town of Daphne and moved to Montgomery in the midst of my (semi-dramatic) preteen years. There were many people in Montgomery I loved, but the...